# OpenWav vs Tune.fm

OpenWav and Tune.fm both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of OpenWav's written reviews are positive against 45% of Tune.fm's. OpenWav also leads on ratings volume (165 vs 2). Tune.fm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 28) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenWav sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Tune.fm asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for OpenWav against 5.0 for Tune.fm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenWav has 165 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of OpenWav's written reviews are positive against 45% of Tune.fm's.

OpenWav ships an update every 9 days, Tune.fm every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenWav | Tune.fm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwav/id6447367844/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunefm/id6472261026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **165** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **97.1% of reviews** | 44.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 144 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OP3N, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593527314) | [Tune Media Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716857371) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenWav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwav/id6447367844)

This platform empowers independent musicians to release music, sell merchandise, and host events. Artists can build direct fan communities, own their data, and monetize their work without upfront costs or ads.

**Highlights:** Release music and exclusive drops, Design and sell custom merchandise, Create events and sell tickets, Build exclusive fan communities, Track sales and own fan data, Direct fan support and engagement

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Love feat. Bruno Mars (Orig... | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive content | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nature sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beauty of Kerala’s landscape | $0.99 | one-time |
| DJ old school set with the OG | $0.99 | one-time |
| here’s the full episode of ... | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.29 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speaking in Tongues | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADDICT | $1.99 | one-time |
| #TheEPChronicles FEMME FATALE | $1.99 | one-time |
| New demo | $1.99 | one-time |
| LIVE PRODUCTION Delilah | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flower Timelapse | $1.99 | one-time |
| BTS: Bohan’s new album stud... | $1.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Never Did I | $2.99 | one-time |
| #TheArchives unreleased song | $2.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kevin Woo debuting Deja Vu ... | $4.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and responsive
- 💡 Great concept for artists
- 🚀 Flexibility in monetizing art
- 🤝 Authentic partnership opportunities
- 🛍️ Easy merch creation and selling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Reviews read like ads
- 🤔 Potential astroturfing of reviews
- 🤔 Reliance on AI for content

**Reported bugs**

- Minor bugs in new platforms

**Requested features**

- Partnership with TIDAL for integration
- Live streaming with gift earning functionality like TikTok


### Tune.fm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunefm/id6472261026)

Stream music from your favorite artists on a decentralized platform. Engage with emerging artists, gain exclusive access and rewards, and discover local music globally. Track artist compensation and see who is listening.

**Highlights:** Decentralized music streaming, Artist engagement and interaction, Exclusive access and rewards, Global local music discovery, Artist compensation tracking, Listener insights

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Future of music streaming
- 💡 Platform for artists
- 👍 Direct artist-listener connection
- 🎧 Great music collection
- 🌟 Innovative Web 3.0 integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Full of bugs
- 📉 Token price crashing
- 🚫 No major artists
- 📉 Jam token value decreasing
- ❓ Lack of transparency

**Reported bugs**

- Settings tab shows grey screen on iPhone
- App crashes frequently
- Unwanted account logouts after songs
- Cannot log in or create account on mobile
- Failed to get genres on sign up

**Requested features**

- Fix settings tab access on iPhone
- Prevent unprompted logouts
- Improve app stability
- More music on the platform
- Integrate major record labels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenWav free?

OpenWav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tune.fm free?

Tune.fm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenWav or Tune.fm?

Tune.fm is rated higher. OpenWav averages 4.9 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while Tune.fm averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OpenWav or Tune.fm have ads?

Neither OpenWav nor Tune.fm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenWav or Tune.fm?

OpenWav ships an update every 9 days, and Tune.fm every 10 days. Most recently, OpenWav was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tune.fm on August 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*